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Peoples Bancorp director sells 1,200 shares at $43.13

Director Robert C. Abernethy Jr. sold 1,200 shares at $43.13, leaving him with 57,566 shares directly owned after the transaction.

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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK) director Robert C. Abernethy Jr. reported selling 1,200 shares of Common Stock on 2026-09-01 at $43.13 per share in an open-market or private transaction. After this sale, he directly holds 57,566 shares, plus additional indirect holdings as custodian for his children.

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Insider Abernethy Robert C. JR
Role Director
Sold 1,200 shs ($52K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 1,200 $43.13 $52K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 57,566 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,038.333 shares (Indirect, Custodian of Son); Common Stock — 496.934 shares (Indirect, Custodian of Son #2); Common Stock — 496.934 shares (Indirect, Custodian of Daughter)
Shares sold 1,200 shares of Common Stock Sale on 2026-09-01 by director Robert C. Abernethy Jr.
Sale price per share $43.13 per share Price for the 1,200-share sale on 2026-09-01
Direct holdings after transaction 57,566 shares Direct Common Stock held after the 1,200-share sale
Indirect holdings – Custodian of Son 1,038.333 shares Indirect Common Stock reported as custodian for son
Indirect holdings – Custodian of Son #2 496.934 shares Indirect Common Stock reported as custodian for second son
Indirect holdings – Custodian of Daughter 496.934 shares Indirect Common Stock reported as custodian for daughter
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type":"indirect","ownership_code":"I"
Custodian of Son financial
"nature_of_ownership":"Custodian of Son"
Common Stock financial
"security_title":"Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

FAQ

What insider transaction did PEBK director Robert C. Abernethy Jr. report?

Robert C. Abernethy Jr., a director of PEBK, reported selling 1,200 shares of Common Stock on 2026-09-01 in a sale classified as an open market or private transaction at a reported price of $43.13 per share.

How many PEBK shares did Robert C. Abernethy Jr. sell and at what price?

He sold 1,200 shares of PEBK Common Stock at a reported price of $43.13 per share on 2026-09-01, according to the Form 4 filing.

What are Robert C. Abernethy Jr.’s direct PEBK holdings after this transaction?

Following the 1,200-share sale, Robert C. Abernethy Jr. directly holds 57,566 shares of PEBK Common Stock, as reported in the filing.

Does Robert C. Abernethy Jr. have indirect holdings of PEBK stock?

Yes. He reports indirect holdings as custodian for his children: 1,038.333 shares for a son, and 496.934 shares each for a second son and a daughter.

Was the reported PEBK insider trade made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmatively checked for these transactions, and there is no footnote stating that the sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Abernethy Robert C. JR

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1417 BRENTWOOD DR

(Street)
NEWTON NORTH CAROLINA 28658

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC [ PEBK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock09/01/2026S1,200D$43.1357,566D
Common Stock1,038.333ICustodian of Son
Common Stock496.934ICustodian of Son #2
Common Stock496.934ICustodian of Daughter
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Robert C. Abernethy Jr.09/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)